Hot Blooded (A Bentz/Montoya Novel)

In a seedy French Quarter hotel room, a prostitute lies strangled, marking the first of a series of tragic events. Miles away, on the sultry shores of Lake Ponchartrain, popular late-night radio host Dr. Samantha Leeds receives a threatening crank call, an ominous sign of what is to come. Detective Rick Bentz is convinced that the serial killer prowling the shadowy streets of New Orleans is someone close to Samantha, leaving her to question whom she can trust.

As the investigation unfolds, a second hooker's corpse turns up, further deepening the mystery. Samantha's ominous caller persists, along with a mysterious woman claiming to be from her past – a woman who has been dead for years. This startling revelation leaves Samantha wondering if she can trust anyone, including her seductive new neighbor, Ty Wheeler, who seems to know more about her than a stranger should.

Somebody has uncovered Samantha's darkest secret, and they are convinced that lives must be sacrificed to pay for her sins. So far, the victims have been strangers, but as the cunning, cold-blooded killer grows bolder, Samantha lives in dread, fearing that she may be the next to die.

As the tension builds, Samantha finds herself caught in a web of deceit and danger, unable to discern the truth from the lies. The investigation takes twists and turns, leading the authorities on a frantic chase to uncover the identity of the elusive killer before they can strike again.

With the clock ticking, Samantha must confront her own past and the dark secrets she has been harboring, all while trying to stay one step ahead of the ruthless murderer. The stakes are high, and Samantha's life hangs in the balance as she fights to unravel the mystery and bring the killer to justice.

As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into a world of suspense, intrigue, and the haunting power of the human psyche. The narrative skillfully weaves together the threads of the investigation, the personal struggles of the characters, and the chilling realization that the killer may be closer than anyone could have imagined.

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